Police are investigating the death of a two-month-old baby girl in Harrisburg.Authorities said they were called to a home on South 15th Street Wednesday. The baby's mother called 911 after she found the baby unresponsive and not breathing. Officers determined the baby went to sleep with a family member on a couch. The baby later died at the hospital. Harrisburg police issued the following statement Wednesday night:"On 7/22/2015 at approximately 1031 hours patrol officers received reports of a 2 month old female not breathing. At the time of the officer’s arrival, the infant was not breathing. EMS units responded and were able to stabilize the baby enough to transport to Harrisburg Hospital.Efforts to save the baby were ultimately not successful. The baby died at the hospital. Officers determined that the baby went to sleep with family on the couch in the living room. Her mother found her unresponsive and not breathing this morning. The baby’s mother immediately telephoned dispatch through 911.The multi-agency response included City Officers and Detectives, City Forensic Investigators, representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, the Coroner’s Office, and Dauphin County Children and Youth. Investigation continues. The family is cooperating with investigating agencies."

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

Police are investigating the death of a two-month-old baby girl in Harrisburg.

Authorities said they were called to a home on South 15th Street Wednesday. The baby's mother called 911 after she found the baby unresponsive and not breathing.

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Officers determined the baby went to sleep with a family member on a couch.

The baby later died at the hospital.

Harrisburg police issued the following statement Wednesday night:

"On 7/22/2015 at approximately 1031 hours patrol officers received reports of a 2 month old female not breathing. At the time of the officer’s arrival, the infant was not breathing. EMS units responded and were able to stabilize the baby enough to transport to Harrisburg Hospital.

Efforts to save the baby were ultimately not successful. The baby died at the hospital. Officers determined that the baby went to sleep with family on the couch in the living room. Her mother found her unresponsive and not breathing this morning. The baby’s mother immediately telephoned dispatch through 911.

The multi-agency response included City Officers and Detectives, City Forensic Investigators, representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, the Coroner’s Office, and Dauphin County Children and Youth. Investigation continues. The family is cooperating with investigating agencies."